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Always a market leader, Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas became one of the first lobbying firms to launch its own podcast in 2017. 14th & G provides a platform for clients, experts, and policy influencers to air their views, and to help shape what happens at the intersection of business and government.
- 2021 in 21 Minutes- INFRASTRUCTURE ON TWO TRACKS! DEBT LIMIT! PREDICTIONS AND ANALYSIS! July 15, 2021
Congress is back in town, and it’s Infrastructure Week FOR REAL this time. Dean is joined by his colleagues at the firm, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas, to break down both infrastructure tracks, in both chambers, with predictions on what can get done before the August Recess. Plus, Biden’s Executive Order gets the ... Listen now - Biden Approval Not All It Seems and Whatever Happened to Populism? July 8, 2021
Congress is in recess and there’s no better time to take a higher level look at the state of our politics and the elections ahead. To help with that that, Dean is joined by Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen. Dean and Henry break down the 2020 elections and what the down ballot results might ... Listen now - China, Cyber, and Infrastructure: Congress Starts a Long Hot Summer – A NEW 2021 in 21 Minutes June 7, 2021
14th & G notched a win when DC Mayor Muriel Bowser lifted the Nationals’ Park mask mandate! But Congress still has a big month ahead of it and the Senate is poised to send legislation to the House (mass hysteria!) Today, Dean and colleagues Democrat David Thomas and Republican Bruce Mehlman cover the latest in 2021 in 21 minutes. Dean, David, and Bruce ... Listen now - 14th&G: The Multi-Trillion Dollar Transformation of Joe Biden May 5, 2021
Biden addressed a joint session of Congress and we hear responses from both sides of the aisle. Today, Dean sits down with his colleagues Democrat David Thomas and Republican Bruce Mehlman. They discuss the implications of Biden’s multi-trillion dollar spending plan, if Republicans will take back the House in 2022, the inner turmoil of ... Listen now - 14th & G: Biden’s NEXT 100 Days, Party Civil Wars, and Woke Corporate America – A NEW 2021 in 21 Minutes April 14, 2021
The first 100 days of the Biden administration are wrapping up, and we’re handing out grades. Today, Dean sits down with his colleagues Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas. Together, they break down 2021 in 21 minutes and predict what the Biden administration’s next 100 days will look like including, perhaps, a major infrastructure bill, ... Listen now - American Antitrust: The Future of U.S. Competition Policy with Trinity Venture’s Patricia Nakache April 8, 2021
The private sector gives their side on antitrust compliance. This week, Dean concludes the American Antitrust series with Patricia Nakache, General Partner at Trinity Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm. Dean and Patricia discuss how venture capital firms approach implications of antitrust at liquidity events, when startups choose to be acquired, go public, or go ... Listen now - 14th & G: The History of American Antitrust with “Goliath” Author Matt Stoller April 1, 2021
Welcome to 14th & G. If you want to understand current events in antitrust, you need to know the history of antitrust in America. In this week’s episode, Dean continues Part 3 of the American Antirust series by sitting down with Matt Stoller, author and Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project. Thanks for ... Listen now - 14th & G: Modern Media, the Republican Party Revamp, and the Return of Earmarks with Jonathan Last of The Bulwark March 24, 2021
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined by Jonathan Last, editor of The Bulwark, a news network that provides political analysis free without partisan loyalties. Dean and Jonathan discuss how the media landscape has evolved, becoming more partisan with fewer gatekeepers, and if these developments can possibly benefit the country. They also break down ... Listen now - 14th & G: American Antitrust: The Future of U.S. Competition Policy with former FTC Chairman, Jon Leibowitz March 17, 2021
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is out with Part 2 of his series on American Antitrust. He is joined by Jon Leibowitz who served as Commissioner (2004 – 2009) and Chairman (2009 – 2013) of the Federal Trade Commission. Thank you for listening. And stay tuned! As previewed in Friday’s Politico Influence: Mehlman ... Listen now - 14th & G: American Antitrust: The Future of U.S. Competition Policy with former Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim March 15, 2021
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean starts Part One of a four-part series on American Antitrust. He is joined by Makan Delrahim who served as the Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice from 2017-2021. Thank you for listening. And stay tuned! As previewed in Friday’s Politico ... Listen now - 14th & G – Biden World: The Incoming Personnel Driving Administration Policy February 26, 2021
Welcome to 14th & G. Dean is joined today by his colleague (and former Assistant Secretary of Commerce in the Obama Administration) Steve Haro. They discuss how the nomination and confirmation process is shaping up for the new administration, a tight House vote on COVID relief, and what’s in store for the Spring. ... Listen now - 14th& G: Mitch v. The Donald, the Democratic Agenda, and the Techlash Continues February 19, 2021
Welcome to 14th & G. Today Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas. Together they break down 2021 in 21 minutes. Thank you for listening. Listen now - 14th & G – NEW! The FIRST Quarterly Slide Deck of 2021 with Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti February 5, 2021
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined by the firm’s founding partners to discuss our quarterly review of politics and policy “Crossroads: Challenges and Choices in a Low Trust World” Thanks for listening! Listen now - 14th & G: Capitol Ransacked, Impeachment II, and Inauguration – A NEW 2021 in 21 Minutes January 8, 2021
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas, to break down the events of the most tumultuous week in recent American History. Thank you for listening Listen now - 14th & G: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Budget Reconciliation *but were too afraid to ask* January 6, 2021
Byrd Bath, Instructions, and the Parliamentarian: Dean is joined by two Senate veterans of reconciliation battles, Republican Laura Dove and Democrat Bill Dauster, to discuss how budget reconciliation can and can’t be used to implement public policy. Welcome to 14th & G. Listen now - 14th & G: Tech’s Role in the American Recovery: the Tech Policy Forecast, American Cyber Defenses, and the Case for Tech Optimism with ITI’s Jason Oxman December 21, 2020
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined today by ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman to discuss the technology sector’s role in the economic recovery, how to harden America’s cyber defense, and why the Luddites won’t return to smash the machines. Listen now - 14th & G: The College Speaks and the Lame Duck Quacks – NEW! 2020 In 20 Minutes with Bruce Mehlman and David Thomas December 16, 2020
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down the few remaining days of 2020 in 20 Minutes. Thanks for listening! Listen now - 14th & G: NEW! The Comeback of American Sports with Axios Sports Editor Kendall Baker December 10, 2020
Welcome to 14th & G. How will American Sports emerge from this pandemic season, when will we back in stadiums, and what’s the deal with MASN blackouts of Nats and Orioles games? Dean breaks it all down with Axios Sports Editor Kendall Baker. Thanks for listening! Listen now - 14th & G: NEW! The American Workforce with Indeed.com Chief Economist, Jed Kolko December 8, 2020
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined by the chief economist for the world’s #1 job site Indeed.com, Jed Kolko. They discuss the state of our workforce, the prospects for economic recovery post-pandemic, and the future of work. Thanks for listening! Listen now - 14th & G: Stocking the Biden Cabinet: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and Who’s On the Way December 3, 2020
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined by his colleague and former Obama Administration Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Steve Haro. They’ll discuss the confirmation process and the names in the mix for the incoming Biden Cabinet. Thanks for listening. Listen now - NEW 2020 In 20 Minutes: The Lame Duck Finish, Biden Administration Takes Shape, and the Incredible Shrinking House Majority November 25, 2020
Stuff your turkey and get a full rundown on the shape of the incoming Biden Administration, governing the House with a bare majority, and how the lame duck wraps up the year. Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break it all down. Thanks for listening! Listen now - 14th & G: The Vote – Closing Out 2020, All That Mail, and The Future of Elections with “Super Lawyer” Ben Ginsberg November 19, 2020
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined today by veteran election lawyer Ben Ginsberg to discuss the next steps in closing out 2020, the effects of the massive vote by mail, and the future of the American Election. Thanks for listening. Listen now - 14th & G: The NEW Election 2020 Slide Deck: America Decided, America Divided with Bruce Mehlman & David Castagnetti November 13, 2020
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined today by firm founding partners Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti to discuss our new slide deck on Election 2020. They break down the results, what it means for the next Administration, the next Congress, and how each party will deal with renewed civil wars in ... Listen now - 14th & G: Like An Old Sweet Song – Georgia Takes Center Stage with AJC Politics Reporter Patricia Murphy November 11, 2020
Welcome to 14th & G. As Georgia prepares for two Senate runoffs that will determine the Senate Majority, Dean is joined by Politics Reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Patricia Murphy. They break down the runoff system, both Senate races, and all the Peach State political happenings. Listen now - 14th & G: 2020 In 20 Minutes: The Count, The Lame Duck, The First 100 Days, And Beyond… November 6, 2020
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down what’s happening and where it’s all headed. From the Count to the First 100 Days of the next administration, they’ll cover it all in 20 minutes. Thanks for listening. Listen now - 14th & G: How to Watch Election Night Like a Pro with Dave Wasserman of the Cook Political Report October 26, 2020
Welcome to 14th & G. With a week to go Dean is joined by Cook Political Report elections guru, Dave Wasserman, for tips on how the pros follow returns as they come in on Election Night (and beyond). Thanks for listening! Listen now - 14th & G Podcast: 2020 in 20 Minutes October 23, 2020
Welcome to 14th & G. The final week of the election, the debates are done, and the closing arguments begin. Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down the campaigns, prospects for COVID relief, tech policy, and outcome predictions. All of 2020 in 20 minutes! Thanks ... Listen now - 14th & G Podcast: What to Watch For on Election Night with Washington Post Columnist Henry Olsen October 15, 2020
Welcome to 14th & G. Can President Trump defy the polls in his fight for reelection? What are the key counties and states to watch on Election Night to know who controls the White House and the Senate? Dean breaks it all down with Washington Post columnist and expert election analyst Henry Olsen ... Listen now - 14th & G Podcast – COVID Hits the White House October 2, 2020
Welcome to 14th & G. As the world wishes a speedy recovery to the President and First Lady from COVID-19, Dean is joined by the firm’s founding partners, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Castagnetti, to assess the impact of this first October Surprise on the presidential election. They’ll also break down the debates, ... Listen now - 14th & G Podcast – Congress, China, Courts, and Campaigns: 2020 in 20 minutes September 24, 2020
Welcome to 14th & G. The Four C’s driving this election: Congress, China, Courts, and Campaigns. From the Supreme Court vacancy to Electoral College predictions, Dean is joined today by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down 2020 in 20 minutes. Listen now - 14th & G – The Biden Transition Team, What’s Happening Now – with Lauren Aronson, Nichole Distefano, & Steve Haro September 22, 2020
Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th & G. As events swirl around the campaign, the Biden Transition Team is up and running. Dean is joined today by three of his Democratic colleagues who all served in senior positions in the Obama-Biden Administration- Lauren Aronson (White House and CMS), Nichole Distefano (EPA), and Steve ... Listen now - 14th & G – Veepstakes, Biden, and the future of the Democratic Party with Former Obama Deputy White House Chief of Staff, Jim Messina August 12, 2020
- 14th & G – China, Terrorism, and Election Security with Former Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats August 10, 2020
Dean is joined on the podcast today by former Senator, Ambassador, and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats. They discuss the Director’s recent China op-ed, and the necessity for continued vigilance on terrorism and election security in the run up to Election 2020. Listen now - 14th & G Podcast – The Future of the GOP with Karl Rove & Bruce Mehlman July 30, 2020
Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th & G. Dean is joined today by “The Architect” Karl Rove and Bruce Mehlman to discuss the future of the GOP. Whatever happens on Election Day the fight is already on to lead and define the Republican Party of the 20’s. Karl shares his insights on this looming ... Listen now - 14th & G Podcast – Future of Police Reform with Alyssa Richardson and Paul Thornell July 20, 2020
Today on 14th & G, Congress is back with a daunting To Do List. Might they revisit the issue of law enforcement reform? Dean is joined by Alyssa Richardson, Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), and his colleague Paul Thornell. They discuss the specifics of the competing reform efforts, ... Listen now - 14th & G Podcast – The Great Acceleration with Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti July 15, 2020
Today on 14th & G, the MCRT Quarterly Slide Deck is out. It’s our firm’s analysis of the trends governing the political moment and what that means for leaders in government relations and business. Firm founders, Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti, join me to discuss what we’ve found. You can access the deck here: https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/wp-content/uploads/Great-Acceleration-Mehlman-Q3-2020.pdf Listen now - 14th & G Podcast – COVID & Congress with Congressman Michael Burgess (R-TX) June 25, 2020
Today on 14th & G Dean is joined by Congressman Michael Burgess (R-TX), Ranking Member of the Health Subcommittee on the House Energy & Commerce Committee. They’ll talk about the next COVID Support Package, Track and Trace, and the need for a federal data privacy standard. Listen now - 14th & G Podcast – The Presidential Election: Trump vs. Biden May 4, 2020
Today Dean is joined once again by founding partners Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti to discuss the state of the 2020 Race for the White House. Listen now - 14th & G Podcast – COVID Policy Series: American Trade April 29, 2020
Today Dean is joined by his colleagues Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti, to discuss the impact of the COVID Crisis on America’s trade policy and relationships. Listen now - 14th & G Podcast – COVID Policy Series: The Healthcare Sector April 27, 2020
Today Dean is joined by his colleagues and health policy experts, Dean Rosen and Lauren Aronson, to discuss the impact of the COVID Crisis on America’s healthcare sector. Listen now - 14th & G Podcast – COVID Policy Series: The Tech Sector April 20, 2020
Today on 14th & G, Dean is joined by founding partner, Bruce Mehlman, and their colleague Steve Haro to discuss the impact of the COVID Crisis on America’s tech sector. Listen now - 14th & G Podcast – COVID Congress: Expectations for Package 4 and Elections Impact of the Crisis March 30, 2020
Today on 14th & G Dean sits down with firm founders Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti to analyze the legislative response to the COVID-19 Crisis and what we can expect for the next round. They’ll also look at how the current crisis is impacting the elections from House and Senate to the Presidential. Listen now - 14th & G Podcast – The Aftermath of Super Tuesday and Beyond with Kevin McLaughlin, Exec. Director of the NRSC March 5, 2020
Today on 14th & G Dean is joined by Executive Director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Kevin McLaughlin. Dean and Kevin will pick through the aftermath of Super Tuesday and deep dive on the highest profile Senate Elections for 2020. Listen now - 14th & G Podcast – Iowa: What Happened? What Happens Next? With Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections February 5, 2020
Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th & G! Today we talk Iowa: what happened? What happens next? Dean is joined by Inside Elections Editor & Publisher Nathan Gonzales. They’ll pick through the wreckage of the Hawkeye State and talk through the Democratic field, President Trump’s standing, and the Senate map as Election 2020 officially ... Listen now - 14th & G with Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti – Hunting Black Swans January 24, 2020
Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th & G! Today I’m joined by our founding partners, Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti. We discuss Bruce’s latest slide deck “Hunting Black Swans” and get into the nitty gritty of the 2020 primary race and presidential election. Listen now - 14th & G with James Wallner – Everything You Need To Know About a Senate Impeachment Trial December 19, 2019
Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th & G! I’m joined by Dr. James Wallner, American University lecturer, author, and expert in legislative procedure. James and I were colleagues as Senate staffers, and in this podcast we get back together to take a deep dive into the next step of impeachment: The Senate ... Listen now - 14th & G with new host Dean Hingson, Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti December 5, 2019
Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th & G! Today, I say farewell to 14th & G and the rest of the MCRT team, but have the pleasure of introducing our new host – Dean Hingson! We are joined on the show by Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti, who are here to talk about the ... Listen now - 14th & G with Paul Thornell of MCRT September 17, 2019
Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th & G! Today, we get the chance to talk with Paul Thornell, our newest colleague here at MCRT. Paul sat down with us to discuss the future of the financial services industry, both from a business and policy perspective. We also got a chance to talk a bit ... Listen now - The Women of MCRT July 30, 2019
Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th & G! Today, we get the chance to highlight our amazing female colleagues. The team will discuss what it’s like to work as a female lobbyist, whether there are any differences between being a Republican or Democrat woman in the lobbying world, and how the business has changed ... Listen now - 2020 Elections and Beyond with Bruce Mehlman & David Castagnetti July 17, 2019
Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th & G! Today, we are joined by Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti, founding partners here at MCRT. They’re here to talk about the politics and policy of the 2020 presidential campaign. We also discuss Bruce’s new slide deck, which takes a look into a few potential scenarios for ... Listen now
